Heritage Skirt (featured in Threads Magazine)

Change the fabric, adjust the flare, and make countless new looks.

As a fashion designer and custom clothier, I have the opportunity to create beautiful garments for a variety of clients, including fancy gowns with elaborate details. I recently was my own client, preparing for a photo shoot at a castle in Northern Ireland. I loved my dream skirt and realized I could easily transform the draped pattern from a full, floor-length ball skirt into a classic A-line design.

By changing the fabric and sewing techniques and intentionally using bias, I developed a cut that is attractive on any figure and can be made in almost any fabric. The featured tweed fabric creates a tailored, classy look (featured in Issue 234 of Threads Magazine, Summer 2026). Highlights of this design include a contoured & faced waistband, the option to add a zipper closure, and the option to change to a knit stretch fabric.

The PDF workbook is a guide to some of the creative options, and this pattern and workbook are meant to be used with the companion video class for complete instruction.

All Designer Joi Patterns are meant to be used in combination with Joi’s video classes and expanded tutorials available on the Video Player for best results.